Oceola, OH Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Oceola, Crawford County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Oceola?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 122 days in the Crawford forecast zone and Crawford County — the most common reported hazard around Oceola, mostly in June and July. Next come high winds (31 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (30 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 122 | Jun 2026 | Jun 29, 2012 · $800,000 damage |
| High winds | 31 | Dec 2021 | Sep 14, 2008 · $3.8 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 30 | Dec 2022 | Dec 23, 2022 · 1 death |
| Flash flooding | 23 | Jun 2024 | Aug 21, 2007 · $65 million damage |
| Flooding | 11 | May 2021 | Feb 28, 2011 · $1.5 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 9 | Dec 2022 | Feb 2, 1996 · $30,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 2 | Jul 1999 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 2 | Feb 2007 | Jan 5, 2005 · $8.3 million damage |
Source: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database, 1996–2026 (the latest year is partial). A "day" is a date with at least one report in the Crawford forecast zone and Crawford County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Oceola get?
A normal year brings about 23 inches of snow to Oceola, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Bucyrus weather station 6.9 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (7.5 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 1.0 | 6.1 | 7.5 | 5.3 | 2.8 | 0.6 | 0.0 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Oceola?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KCLE (Cleveland, OH), about 75 miles east-northeast. Radar beams climb as they travel, so the height of the lowest scan over town decides how low in a storm the radar can see.
| Radar | Distance | Lowest beam over Oceola | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KCLE Cleveland, OH | 75 mi east-northeast | 6,300 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KILN Wilmington, OH | 106 mi south-southwest | 10,400 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KDTX Detroit, MI | 130 mi north | 14,400 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
Beam height is the center of the 0.5° scan above the radar, with standard refraction. Mountains near a radar can block it further.
Tornado & hail history near Oceola
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 78 tornadoes within 25 miles of Oceola, 28 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and May. The strongest was an F3 on May 10, 1973, which passed about 21 miles north-northeast of town and caused 6 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on June 29, 2024, which touched down about 25 miles northeast of town.
Hail: 204 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 8 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on March 14, 2024.
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center — tornadoes 1950–2025, hail 1955–2025. Distances are to each tornado's track; ratings before February 2007 use the original Fujita scale.
On TALON you get Oceola's live radar loop, rain/snow/ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks with arrival times and NWS warnings free; close-up radar and rotation detection are part of TALON Pro.
Oceola radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Oceola, OH?
KCLE (Cleveland, OH), about 75 miles east-northeast. KILN (Wilmington, OH) is 106 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Oceola?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Oceola the lowest scan from KCLE is about 6,300 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Oceola free?
Yes — the US radar loop, rain/snow/ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and NWS warnings are free in any browser. Close-up radar, rotation detection and longer forecasts are part of TALON Pro.
Should I rely on radar for my safety?
No app replaces official warnings. When the National Weather Service issues a warning for Oceola, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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